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Quantitative Geneticist / Data Scientist
Solynta | true potato seeds

  • Wageningen, Netherlands
  • Full-time
  • Hybrid
  • No Salary Information Available
Posted 13 days ago

Solynta is enhancing its Data Science team, aiming to accelerate genetic innovations in the agricultural sector. This role focuses on leveraging statistical and machine learning techniques to create impactful tools for predictive breeding and genetic gain optimization. The position, located in Wageningen, engages with a team of passionate data scientists driven to revolutionize global food supply.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

  • Develop methods, templates, and tools for genotype and phenotype data analysis.
  • Integrate statistical genetics with machine learning for algorithm and tool development.
  • Improve tool accessibility and performance for optimized predictive breeding.
  • Collaborate with the Research and Breeding teams to maximize genetic insights.

This role comes with the following benefits:

  • Join a dedicated team focused on global food supply innovations.
  • Challenging position in a dynamic environment with daily changes.
  • Opportunity to work in a global scale-up and cross-functional teams.
  • Competitive salary with growth opportunities.
  • Hybrid work arrangement with partial remote working options.

This role requires you to have:

  • MSc or PhD in plant or animal breeding, statistics, mathematics, or quantitative genetics.
  • Experience with field trial analytics, GxE modelling, mixed modelling, and genomic prediction.
  • Proficiency in R, Python, and/or Julia for handling large datasets.
  • Innovative and critical mindset with a proactive attitude.

You would benefit from having:

  • Experience in a dynamic working environment.

The content on this page is not written or managed by Alooba. Please reach out to Solynta | true potato seeds directly for any addtional information regarding this role.

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